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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.85, 3,783.59 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.85, 3,783.59 and 766.92 is: 1,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.85 : 3,783.59 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.85/3,783.59 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.85x = 3,783.59 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.85x = 2,901,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,712.76/2,521.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.63

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